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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dunedin to Christchurch:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 7:10 am
• Latest: departs at 7:05 pm and lands at 8:10 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dunedin to Christchurch.

A nonstop flight from Dunedin to Christchurch takes 1h 05m, covering 203 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Dunedin to Christchurch range from $130 to $225, with an average of $166 over the past 12 months. Anything below $130 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $165 round-trip, compared to $285 via a layover through Auckland Intl (AKL).

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Dunedin to Christchurch flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dunedin to Christchurch flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Dunedin to Christchurch are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $237, which is 137% above the typical average for this route.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $43 for economy cars. Top options include:

• EZU Car Rental
• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• Mode
• Snap Rentals
• Yes Rentals

Flights from Dunedin to Christchurch usually depart from Dunedin (DUD) and arrive at Christchurch (CHC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dunedin to Christchurch route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 23m.

Most connecting flights from Dunedin to Christchurch pass through Auckland Intl (AKL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Dunedin to Christchurch. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $135 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $194, a difference of $59.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Dunedin and Christchurch.

Some of the most popular sights in Christchurch are Hagley Park, Sumner Beach and Hagley Oval. These are among the most viewed places in Christchurch on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.